The Therapy I Course is an intensive class involving extensive hands-on work. The practical sessions of this course include special techniques for the joints, the head (including intra-oral) and abdomen. They introduce the student to therapeutic applications. You will use these movements and the next level of movements in routines effective in treating all parts of the body. A thorough review and update of MLD® theory will be presented. A review of all Basic techniques / movements of MLD® and sequences is given. In the theory sessions, advanced theory and current research is discussed as well as a review of Basic theory. An oral, written and practical exam is given. Those who complete the Therapy I are qualified to attend the Therapy II/III course, the third and fourth of the courses for full certification as a Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist. (Description)

This is a Dr Vodder School International course. (Practical 32 hrs., Theory 8 hrs.)

Gay Lee is an engaging and dedicated teacher of the Dr Vodder School who supports the learning objectives with energy and dedication to the subject and her students. Your class will be a positive learning experience you will never forget, and new skills will open up a low-stress manual specialty for grateful survivors.

The Therapy I course materials include:

Student DVD (video) on special strokes and sequences, specific to class

Student workbook with theory, unique to course

Multimedia lectures

Course is split between lecture - Practical 32 hrs., Theory 8 hrs.

Compliant with all Dr Vodder School International technique and LANA training standards

The Basic Course objectives and more are found by clicking (Description)

The Dr. Vodder School International is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. Approved Provider #33225-00.

Class Policies

A deposit is required to reserve your seat.

All class hours must be attended to receive your certificate.

Reduced tuition for students repeating this course with same instructor.

Refunds:
If you cancel in writing received by sponsor at least 30 days prior to class start, a refund will be made less a fee of $150.00 deducted from the refund for sponsor's costs* after the class is held. A cancellation request received within 30 days of class start means the full course deposit will be kept by the sponsor.
*A retained cancellation fee may be applied to any 3 or 5 day class sponsored by Gay Lee within 12 months of the missed class date; except that no early registration discount will be given.* See your invoice for details.

Discounts available: "A" EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. If you enroll and pay the deposit more than 90 days in advance of class start, take $50 OFF the 5-Day Therapy class. (Not available for the COMBO Neck and Face class; PMTI sponsored courses have their own policies.) "B" GROUP ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT. If you enroll as a group (2 or more), take $100 OFF for each member of the group in a 5-Day therapy class; $50 OFF for the COMBO Neck and Face class. Must pay all deposits timely in full, attend the same course, fully paid. (PMTI sponsored courses have their own policies.) "R" REPEAT DISCOUNT = HALF-OFF. Repeat the same class (reaudit) if taught by and sponsored by Gay Lee, and take 50% off + $57 the full tuition. Vodder School requires an additional $57.00 certificate fee. Terms: Space available, Gay Lee is sponsor, make timely deposit, bring prior class materials or buy new ones. (PMTI does not offer this option.)

Lodging near Eva’s Esthetics: Please stay at a motel on the west side of the freeway, on Hegenberger Rd., a commercial neighborhood (the bay/airport side). The east side of Hegenberger near the Oakland Coliseum and BART station have motels of questionable quality. All motels in the area are too far to walk to classroom. (Please choose one of the motels listed below, that offers a shuttle to class.)

Eva's Esthetics is an exclusive skin care products manufacturer and wholesaler based in San Leandro (Oakland), California near the airport. The classroom and practice room are brand new, attractive and spacious. Access is very easy from Oakland Airport, nearby lodging shuttle, taxi, BART, and nearby San Francisco. Student parking is in the parking lot next to the one-story building.

Directions to Eva’s Esthetics
480 McCormick St., San Leandro CA 94577 Please call 510-295-7141 if you are lost (use this number during class days only).

Heading Southbound on I-880 (toward San Jose):

Take the 98th Avenue Oakland Airport exit WEST.
At the end of the exit ramp, make a RIGHT onto 98th Ave (WEST toward the bay).
Go 2 blocks. At the second light (Wendy's and Chevron station and Starbucks is on the Right) turn LEFT onto Bigge St. (Right is not possible)
Go one long block, then turn RIGHT onto Adams Avenue. (Turn before NorCal Kenworth) (Left is not possible)
Go one long block over the RR tracks, then turn LEFT at the very next corner, McCormick St. (Right is not possible)
Eva's is a short ½ block up on the LEFT side. Park in the lot or on the street as space is available. Secure your valuables and keep them with you at all times.

Heading Northbound on I-880 (from San Jose/Hayward):

EXIT at the 98th Avenue Oakland Airport exit WEST.
At the end of the exit ramp, make a LEFT onto the 98th Ave. overpass.
Go 3 blocks. At the third light (Wendy's and Chevron station and Starbucks is on the Right) turn LEFT onto Bigge St. (Right is not possible)
Go one long block, then turn RIGHT onto Adams Avenue. (Turn before NorCal Kenworth) (Left is not possible)
Go one long block over the RR tracks, then turn LEFT at the very next corner, McCormick St. (Right is not possible)
Eva's is a short ½ block up on the LEFT side. Park in the lot or on the street as space is available. Secure your valuables and keep them with you at all times.

From Oakland Airport Drive (leaving the airport):

Stay right. Then EXIT RIGHT onto Airport Access Rd./Doolittle before the 98th Avenue underpass dips down.
At the end of the 2-lane exit ramp, make a RIGHT onto Doolittle Drive (Hwy 61) south.
Go 1 long block. (Avis is on the near left at your turn; Grainger is on the far left corner, past the turn)
Turn LEFT onto Adams Avenue. (Right is not possible)
Go to the third corner: pass Hester St,. then pass Whitney St. (these are short blocks)
Turn RIGHT at the third corner, McCormick St. (Left is not possible on these 3 streets)
Eva's is a short ½ block up on the LEFT side. Park in the main lot or on the street you like. Secure your valuables and keep them with you at all times.

CLASS LOCATION ONLY: Please do NOT call Eva's for information about this class.
Gay Lee Gulbrandson is both the class instructor and the class sponsor.

Lodging

It is possible to walk from this hotel to the classroom, but it is not a pleasant quiet walk, and should not be done alone.
!This hotel is NOT the Holiday Inn and Suites Oakland Airport. That one is at 77 Hegenberger Rd.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is less than 1 mile from the classroom, closest of all hotels. It is VERY expensive ($400/ night)

Courtesy Shuttle
Courtesy guest shuttle service between Oakland International Airport and the hotel is available, upon request.
Additionally, the hotel provides shuttle services within a 3 mile radius. VERIFIED TWICE 9-18 PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SHUTTLE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION
If you prefer to rent your own vehicle, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Budget, and Avis picks up guests at the hotel.

DirectionsFrom the south and the Oakland International Airport area:
1. I-880 North to 98th Avenue EXIT. Turn LEFT onto 98th Avenue overpass toward the airport.
2. After 4 blocks, turn Left onto Airport Access Road. The hotel is located on the left-hand side.
For additional directions, please refer to the map or call 800-651-1883.

From the north / San Francisco:
1. I-880 south to 98th Avenue Exit, turn RIGHT onto 98th Avenue.
2. After 3 blocks, turn Left onto Airport Access Road. The hotel is located on the left-hand side.
For additional directions, please refer to the map or call 800-651-1883. Please also ask about Oakland Airport Park and Fly packages.

Be sure to ask for any available discounts you have: AAA, etc.

ALL LISTINGS ARE A COURTESY FOR STUDENTS AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO ME ACCURATE OR COMPLETE
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR CLASS!
OTHER MOTELS MAY BE CHEAPER!

SOME NEARBY LODGING ALTERNATIVES: call them and if you are happy, tell us!

There are other hotels in the area, but I
do NOT recommend any of them on the East side of 880 Fwy.
They are unsavory in the extreme. Gat Lee

Motel 6 Oakland Airport Opens in new window
Oakland, CA, United States of America – Show on map (2 miles from map center)
2 people are looking right now
Booked 13 times in the last 6 hours
Latest Booking: 27 minutes ago
6.2
Review score
1,099 reviews
Opens in new window Opens in new window
Double Room Max people: 1
Risk Free: You can cancel later, so lock in this great price today!

BOOKING AGENTS
CAUTION, SOME LIMIT REFUNDS OR
DON'T GIVE REFUNDS AT ALL

*** MANY STUDENTS STAY HERE ***Courtesy Shuttle
Courtesy guest shuttle service IS NOT LISTED as of 9-20-18Rental Car Information
If you prefer to rent your own vehicle, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, picks up guests at the hotel.

DirectionsFrom I-880 Southbound (toward San Jose)
* Take exit Hegenberger Rd toward Oakland Airport (west)
* Turn right at Hegenberger Rd
* Take the 1st left onto Hegenberger Loop 0.1 mi
* Take the 1st right to stay on Hegenberger Loop Destination will be on the left 292 ft For additional directions, please refer to the map or call Best Western Oakland Airport Inn and Suites at (510/633-0500.

From I-880 Northbound (Toward Berkeley/San Fran, etc.)
* Take the Hegenberger/Coliseum/Airport exit. toward Oakland Airport (west).
* At the end of the exit make a left on Edes when you come off the freeway at the light.
* Go to the next light and make another left, (you are now on Hegenberger going west).
* Go over the overpass and take the 1st left onto Hegenberger Loop 0.1 mi
* Take the 1st right to stay on Hegenberger Loop. Destination will be on the left 292 ft For additional directions, please refer to the map or call Best Western Oakland Airport Inn and Suites at (510/633-0500..

From the Oakland International Airport:
1. Take Airport Access road out of airport (east), staying in the right lane. (Do not drop down into viaduct to 98th Ave.) 2. Cross Doolittle Dr., then cross 98th Ave. 3. In 1 block merge Right onto Hegenberger Rd. 4. Take the 2nd right onto Hegenberger Loop - Destination will be on the right 0.2 mi.

Be sure to ask for any available discounts you have: AAA, etc.Arrange your shuttle schedule when you check in.

shuttle service to the Oakland airport and to the nearby BART train station, giving you access to Berkeley, San Francisco only. Phone first to chedule shuttle drop-offs and pick-ups with the concierge for rides to the class site (Eva's Esthetics is about 1 mile away). PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SHUTTLE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION
Enjoy the beautifully landscaped courtyard, outdoor pool and whirlpool, and exercise at our state-of-the-art fitness center.
Please note: The Courtyard Cafe is open for Breakfast only. Our business traveler guests love the large, flexible workspace, well-lit desk, and free high-speed internet access. There is no airport noise.

Directions:From the South: 1. I-880 North to Hegenberger Road Exit LEFT toward Oakland Airport (west) 2. Cross over the freeway toward the airport. The hotel is 2 blocks ahead on the RIGHT.From the North: 1. I-880 South to Hegenberger Road Exit RIGHT toward Oakland Airport (west) 2. The hotel is 2 blocks ahead on the RIGHT.
For additional directions, please refer to the map or call Courtyard Marriott Oakland Airport at 1-510-568-7600 or 1-888-236-2427. Please also ask about available Oakland Airport Park and Fly packages.From the Oakland International Airport: 1. Take Airport Access road out of airport (east), staying in the right lane. (Do not drop down into viaduct to 98th Ave.) 2. Cross Doolittle Dr., then cross 98th Ave. 3. In 1 block merge RIGHT onto Hegenberger Rd. 4. The hotel is 1 1/2 blocks ahead on the Left.

Courtesy Shuttle
Courtesy guest shuttle service between Oakland International Airport and the hotel is available, upon request, between 6:30 A.M. and 10:30 P.M. Shuttle service to the airport is available from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SHUTTLE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATIONRental Car Information
If you prefer to rent your own vehicle, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, picks up guests at the hotel.

DirectionsFrom the south and the Oakland International Airport area:
1. I-880 North to 5th Avenue/Embarcadero
2. LEFT at Embarcadero to the hotelFrom the north and San Francisco:
1. 880 to 16th Avenue Exit
2. LEFT to the hotel
For additional directions, please refer to the map or call Oakland Executive Inn Hotel at (800) 346-6331. Please also ask about available Oakland Airport Park and Fly packages.

Be sure to ask for any available discounts you have: AAA, etc.
One side of the Suites faces the freeway (City view), the other faces the estuary (Water view) and is quieter, and costs more.